Detroit to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1185.9 miles 1908.6 km · straight line
1366 miles actual route 2198.3 km · driving distance
25h 2min estimated drive time
$131 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Lubbock?

The distance from Detroit to Lubbock is 1185.9 miles (1908.6 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1366 miles, taking about 25h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lubbock in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Lubbock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 2min $131 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 2min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~32h 33min $164–$478* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM